Software Development Manager
35AI USED FOR35%moving to60%
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STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
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8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Information Technology Programme Managers and Directors
30AI USED FOR
7 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 5 points less of this work than yours (30% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.THIS JOB Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.shared: lead, mentor, foster, culture, collabor, continuou
- YOUR JOB Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and innovation.THIS JOB Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform project planning and drive innovation within the organization.shared: industry, trend, emerg, technolog, inform, innov
- YOUR JOB Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine project objectives, adapting to changing needs.THIS JOB Engage with senior management and stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and align IT initiatives with business priorities.shared: engage, stakehold, gath, feedback
Localization Manager
30AI USED FOR
6 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 5 points less of this work than yours (30% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.THIS JOB Train and mentor team members on localization tools and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.shared: mentor, foster, culture, continuou, improv
- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare and present reports on localization performance metrics to stakeholders.shared: prepare, present, report, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Conduct regular code reviews and technical assessments to maintain high-quality standards.THIS JOB Conduct linguistic and cultural quality assurance checks to maintain consistency and relevance in all localized content.shared: conduct, maintain, quality
Senior Public Service Official
20AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (20% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.THIS JOB Lead and mentor teams of public servants, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.shared: lead, mentor, foster, culture
- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior government officials and policymakers.shared: prepare, present, report, senior
- YOUR JOB Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine project objectives, adapting to changing needs.THIS JOB Engage with stakeholders, including government departments, NGOs, and community groups to gather insights and foster collaboration.shared: engage, stakehold, gath
Structural Engineer
28AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 7 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare and present technical reports and project proposals to clients and stakeholders.shared: prepare, present, project, report, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Coordinate project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.THIS JOB Manage project timelines and budgets, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines.shared: project, timelin, budget
- YOUR JOB Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and innovation.THIS JOB Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and technologies to innovate and improve designs.shared: industry, trend, technolog
Financial Services Consultancy Director
30AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 5 points less of this work than yours (30% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.THIS JOB Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.shared: mentor, develop, foster, culture, continuou
- YOUR JOB Coordinate project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.THIS JOB Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring all deliverables meet high-quality standards.shared: project, timelin, budget
- YOUR JOB Conduct regular code reviews and technical assessments to maintain high-quality standards.THIS JOB Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring all deliverables meet high-quality standards.shared: high, quality, standard
Research and Development (R&D) Director
30AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 5 points less of this work than yours (30% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.THIS JOB Mentor and develop R&D staff, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.shared: mentor, develop, foster, culture
- YOUR JOB Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and innovation.THIS JOB Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform R&D strategy.shared: monitor, industry, trend, inform
- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Present research findings and proposals to senior management and stakeholders.shared: present, senior, manag, stakehold
Heads of Further Education Establishments
15AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 20 points less of this work than yours (15% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.THIS JOB Lead and manage a diverse team of educators and administrative staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.shared: lead, foster, culture, collabor
- YOUR JOB Coordinate project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.THIS JOB Manage budgets and resources efficiently to ensure sustainability and growth of the institution.shared: resourc, budget
- YOUR JOB Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine project objectives, adapting to changing needs.THIS JOB Engage with stakeholders, including local businesses and community leaders, to align curriculum with industry needs.shared: engage, stakehold
Sustainability Consultant
15AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 20 points less of this work than yours (15% against your 35%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to clients and stakeholders.shared: prepare, present, report, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine project objectives, adapting to changing needs.THIS JOB Engage with stakeholders to gather data and insights on current practices and sustainability initiatives.shared: engage, stakehold, gath
- YOUR JOB Conduct regular code reviews and technical assessments to maintain high-quality standards.THIS JOB Conduct thorough sustainability assessments and audits for clients across various sectors.shared: conduct, assessment
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.